US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Bachelor Draw

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.90 MI E of JCT Nm 344 · Structure no. 000000000006747

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,807
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Bachelor Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl over Bachelor Draw in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,807 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,177 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesBachelor Draw
Location1.90 MI E of JCT Nm 344
RouteInterstate 40
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.04922, -106.15402
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,807 (2023)
Projected traffic39,177 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$562,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl over Bachelor Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Bachelor Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Bachelor Draw carry?

About 28,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Bachelor Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Bachelor Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.